An alert (and upset) frequent flyer recently posted a cautionary tale on FlyerTalk. The distressed member had been shopping for camping equipment by following the Northwest WorldPerks Mall link to REI.com… Continue Reading

For years, members of frequent travel programs have clamored for more and better non-travel award option. Clamor no more — now members of the American AAdvantage, Midwest Miles, Asia Miles and Hilton… Continue Reading

It’s safe to say that many of our readers are rabidly passionate about the subject of travel. When you combine that with an increasing web-savvy in the public at large, you’re bound to have… Continue Reading

A judge in Hawaii recently ordered Mainline Airways to cease selling fares from Los Angeles to Honolulu, on the grounds that the “airline” had no actual “airplanes.” The company,… Continue Reading

Online booking bonuses.They come and they go as the airlines try to lure customers away from middle-men, and it’s not always easy to keep track. For the moment, there are still a few good deals… Continue Reading

While you were out scarfing down enchiladas and sangria on May 5, a milestone in the industry passed. FlyerTalk, the world’s largest online community for frequent flyers, turned five years old… Continue Reading

Mileage Plan Dining by iDine now offers members the opportunity to earn Mileage Plan Miles at hotels and independent resorts from coast to coast. Members will receive five miles per dollar spent at participating… Continue Reading

A Priority Club survey of 2,400 frequent travelers asked where the most annoying place to hear a personal communication device beeping was. Twenty three percent said at the movies. Driving was next, cited… Continue Reading

In the age of the Internet, don’t think you can install unpopular program changes and get away scot-free. Air Canada’s Aeroplan, already under fire from http://www.errorplan.com, has a new… Continue Reading

Hawaiian Airlines introduced its newly redesigned Web site, http://www.HawaiianAir.com, and a new pricing system that makes it possible for customers to shop for the best combination of flights and fares… Continue Reading